Are Strings Still Our Best Hope for a Theory of Everything?
Despite decades of research, string theory remains the leading candidate for a unified theory of physics, according to a recent analysis from Quanta Magazine.
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Scientists Film Sperm Whale Giving Birth with Help from Other Whales
Scientists have captured the rare moment a sperm whale gave birth with the help of other female whales, according to The Guardian.
J. Michael Bishop, Nobel Prize Winner for Cancer Research, Dies at 90
J. Michael Bishop, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist whose research into cancer and viral oncogenes transformed the understanding of disease, has died at 90, according to the New York Times.
Twenty Students Honored with 2026 Provost Pathbreaking Discovery Award
Twenty students honored with 2026 Provost Pathbreaking Discovery Award for academic excellence and scholarly contributions.
Jennifer Runyon, ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Quantum Leap’ Star, Dies at 65
Jennifer Runyon, 'Ghostbusters' and 'Quantum Leap' star, has died at 65 after a brief battle with cancer.
University of Arizona Launches New Space Instruments, Faces Local Safety Concerns
University of Arizona advances space research amid local safety and community challenges.
Stormy Space Weather May Be Garbling Messages From Aliens, Study Finds
New research suggests that space weather could be distorting potential signals from extraterrestrial life, making them harder to detect on Earth.
Hegseth’s Comments Highlight Tension Over War Reporting and Human Cost
Hegseth's comments on media coverage of war casualties highlight tensions between government and journalism.
Machine Learning Optimizes Nano Drug Delivery for Fibrotic Diseases
A new study shows machine learning can guide the creation of self-assembling nanoparticles to improve drug delivery in fibrotic tissues.
Chemistry Education Needs a New Approach to Spark Student Interest
Chemistry education is struggling to engage students across Europe, prompting calls for innovative teaching methods and collaboration between scientists and educators.
AIhub February 2026 Digest: Advances in Collective Decision-Making and Interactive AI
AI research is advancing rapidly in 2026, with breakthroughs in collective decision-making, multi-modal learning, and the governance of interactive AI systems.
Skin androgens regulate Staphylococcus aureus pathogenicity via quorum sensing – Nature Microbiology
A new study reveals that testosterone secreted by the skin influences the severity of Staphylococcus aureus infections by activating bacterial communication pathways.
Ryan Gosling Meets NASA Scientists for ‘Project Hail Mary’ Film Accuracy
Ryan Gosling and 'Project Hail Mary' team meet with NASA scientists to ensure film's science is grounded in real research.
Media Hunt for Prince Andrew Intensifies at Sandringham Estate
Journalists and photographers gathered at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate for two days, hoping to catch a glimpse of Prince Andrew, but the ex-prince remained elusive.
UB to host 850 high schoolers for Science Exploration Day on March 18
Nearly 850 high school students from Western New York head to the University at Buffalo's North Campus on March 18 for the 33rd annual Science Exploration Day. The event packs workshops, lab tours and demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. across campus sites.